The 2026 will be hosted by 

Tussock Jumpers Morris Dancers

'Back Country Capers'

Monday 12th - Saturday 17th  January

NZ Morris Back Country Capers Tour Provisional Programme

Please note this may be subject to change!

Monday 12 January 2026

Afternoon

Registration and settle in

Pay and collect bedding

Evening

BBQ

Meet your hosts and welcome to the tour meeting

Tuesday 13 January

Morning

Tour dance workshops

Afternoon

Travel to Methven

Dance opposite the Blue Pub

Visit NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter

Evening

Ceilidh

Wednesday 14 January

Morning

Travel to Ashburton

Dance in Ashburton Domain and Gardens

Afternoon

Dance and explore The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum

Evening

To be arranged

Thursday 15 January

Morning

Travel and dance in Leeston

Afternoon

Lunch and dancing at the Crate and Barrel Pub

Afternoon tea at Washpen Falls

Evening

NZ Morris AGM

Party time and present giving

Friday 16 January

Morning

Travel to Castle Hill and dance

Afternoon

Glentunnel museum visit and dance

Evening

Ale

Saturday 17 January

Tidy up and depart camp by midday

Optional tour to walk the trail at Washpen Falls

For those hanging around, meet up in Kirwee at the Thirsty Acres pub for a final post tour dance.